Burn Collection (page 2)

CIVIL WAR: FALL OF RICHMOND. View of the Burnt District, Richmond, Virginia, April 1865

PHOENIX. Line engraving, 19th century

Patagonia, Chile, Torres del Paine, wetland

The angry Paris mob burning the royal throne at the July Column during the Paris Revolution of 1848
878627 The angry Paris mob burning the royal throne at the July Column during the Paris Revolution of 1848. From Edward VII His Life and Times, published 1910.; Private Collection.

A scene from the Birmingham Riots
3478451 A scene from the Birmingham Riots; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a scene from the Birmingham Riots of 1791. The mob burning the Meeting House and Joseph Priestley's home at Fairhill)

An engraving depicting the making of Indian Ink: made from a lamp-black obtained by burning pine wood, lard and oil
5310960 An engraving depicting the making of Indian Ink: made from a lamp-black obtained by burning pine wood, lard and oil, and perfume

A young boy, "Louis," who decides to apply himself at school after unfortunate experiences with the four
2623685 A young boy, "Louis," who decides to apply himself at school after unfortunate experiences with the four element; (add.info.: French comic strip shows a young boy)

Burning the Effigy of Napoleon III, 1870 (engraving)
1575722 Burning the Effigy of Napoleon III, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts the burning of an effigy of Napoleon III in public. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The burning of returned bank notes
5311975 The burning of returned bank notes; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the burning of returned bank notes unfit for re-issue. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Alexander The Great assenting to set fire to the ancient palace of the Persian kings in Persepolis in 330BC
3039808 Alexander The Great assenting to set fire to the ancient palace of the Persian kings in Persepolis in 330BC. Alexander III of Macedon, 356 BC - 323 BC, aka Alexander the Great

A mob in Kent, England burning a hayrick on a farm during The Swing Riots of 1830
3062211 A mob in Kent, England burning a hayrick on a farm during The Swing Riots of 1830.; Private Collection; (add.info.: From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c)

A Hindu widow committing Sati, jumping into the flames to join the remains of her husband
5242583 A Hindu widow committing Sati, jumping into the flames to join the remains of her husband, from a 19th century engraving.

Alfred the Great
2911196 Alfred the Great; (add.info.: Alfred the Great King of Wessex. A popular legend, states that Alfred was given shelter by a peasant woman who, unaware of his identity)

FireRescue
Marcel Egger

Alfred the Great (849-899) Anglo-Saxon king of Wessex from 871. Alfred, hiding from Danes in cowherd's
530981 Alfred the Great (849-899) Anglo-Saxon king of Wessex from 871. Alfred, hiding from Danes in cowherd's (neatherd's) cottage on Isle of Athelney, Somerset

Anglo-American War 1812-1815 (War of 1812). James Madison, Fourth President of the United States
528151 Anglo-American War 1812-1815 (War of 1812). James Madison, Fourth President of the United States, and possibly John Armstrong his Secretary of War, fleeing Washington

Still life with violin and angel
Andrey Morozov

BraveKnight
Marcel Egger

House on Fire
Famous When Dead

Adventure Is Here
jay stanley

Camp Vibes Only
jay stanley

Classic Tiger Tattoo
jay stanley

A diagram depicting a Finery Furnace used in converting pig iron into malleable or bar iron
5311284 A diagram depicting a Finery Furnace used in converting pig iron into malleable or bar iron: a sectional view of the bottom of a Finery Furnace

Heat
CineGiraffe

romantic still-life
Candles, glasses with wine, rose on a dark background. magnola

The Fireball
Cicek Kiral

Dance of fire
Aliza Riza

wood to charcoal
Zühdü Bilgin

Glowing tungsten
PETER BALANTIC

F1 Formula 1 Formula One German Gp Deutsch Deutschland
Hockenheimring, Hockenheim, Germany. Sunday 20 July 2014. Daniil Kvyat, Toro Rosso STR9 Renault, pulls over as his car catches fire rapidly. World Copyright: Alastair Staley/LAT Photographic

F1 Formula 1 Formula One German Gp Deutsch Deutschland
Hockenheimring, Hockenheim, Germany. Sunday 20 July 2014. Daniil Kvyat, Toro Rosso STR9 Renault, pulls over as his car catches fire rapidly. World Copyright: Alastair Staley/LAT Photographic

F1 Formula 1 Formula One German Gp Deutsch Deutschland
Hockenheimring, Hockenheim, Germany. Sunday 20 July 2014. Daniil Kvyat, Toro Rosso STR9 Renault, pulls over as his car catches fire rapidly. World Copyright: Alastair Staley/LAT Photographic

Ice and fire
Alex Zhao

Still life with violin and rose
Andrey Morozov

Bronze Horseman
Andrey Morozov

Cooking
Angela Muliani Hartojo

Kiln
Sayyed Nayyer Reza

Warming up
Mahmoud Fayed

Eye of the Tiger
Leon

Waiting to Fall
Ildiko Neer

Hard life but smile on their faces!
Hamos Gyozo

campsite stories
Pavol Stranak

a paused life
Olga Mest

Joxe Inazio Kuesta Garmendia

Flight preparations
Ayse Yorgancilar

Walk with fire
Yasemin Bakan

Gunsmit
Murat OZEL

Wait with me
Alejandro Fernández Muñoz

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"Burn: A Powerful Symbol of Protest, Destruction, and Resilience" In the annals of history, there are moments that ignite a fire within us all. One such moment occurred on June 11th, 1963, when Buddhist monk Thich Quang Duc set himself ablaze at an intersection in Saigon. His act of self-immolation was a desperate plea against President Ngo Dinh Diem's anti-Buddhist measures and his brutal treatment of protestors. But burn is not just synonymous with protest; it also represents the fiery battles fought for freedom. The Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812 saw American forces under Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry triumph over their British counterparts. As cannons roared and ships went up in flames, this pivotal conflict forever changed the course of history. Closer to home in Scotland lies Kennoway Den in Windygates—a place where nature's beauty intertwines with ancient legends. Here, the flickering light dances upon Scoonie Burn as whispers echo through time—tales passed down from generation to generation. Sometimes we find ourselves burning our candles at both ends—an expression symbolizing our tireless pursuit of success or perhaps our struggle to balance multiple responsibilities. It serves as a reminder that while ambition can fuel us forward, it is essential to take care and avoid being consumed by its relentless flame. The Burning Parliament painting by J. M. W Turner immortalizes October 16th, 1834—the day when flames engulfed the Houses of Lords and Commons in London. This catastrophic event left an indelible mark on England's capital but also paved the way for architectural rebirth and urban planning reforms that shaped modern-day London. History has witnessed devastating fires like none other—the Great Fire of London in 1666 stands out among them all. Ravaging through narrow streets lined with timber-framed houses, this inferno brought chaos but ultimately led to the city's transformation and the birth of modern fire safety regulations.